Summary of the
PhD Degree Requirements for the
Horticulture Program Area

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To satisfy the course requirements for a doctoral degree, a student must complete:

A minimum of 72 credit hours from courses numbered 7000-9000 (this includes dissertation research credit hours - i.e. Plnt S 9090)
15 credit hours (towards the 72 hour requirement) must be from courses numbered at the 8000 or 9000 level, exclusive of dissertation research, problems or independent study
All Doctoral students will have successfully completed the requirements for a Master's degree before beginning a Doctoral program.
No more than 30 hours of dissertation research may be counted towards the 72 hr minimum.

The core requirements for the PhD degree in Horticulture program are:

Plnt S 8010 Professionalism and Ethics (2 credits)
Participation in the student seminar series

Plnt S 9087 (2 credits - Must enroll twice;
only 1 credit counts towards the 15 credit hour requirement of 8000/9000 level courses)
Plnt S 7087 (3 credits - Must enroll 3 times)

Plnt S 9090 Dissertation Research (1 - 10 credits per semester)

The Horticulture program area emphasizes a customized approach towards the course of study. Each student will work with their adviser and graduate committee to develop a course of study best suited to the student's educational and career goals.

During the Fall and Winter semesters, PhD students who have not completed their comprehensive exam must enroll for 9 credits to be considered a full time student.

Teaching Requirement: Students must complete an approved teaching opportunity or an approved extension program. For more information see "Student Plan for Teaching Experience."

For a more detailed explanation of degree requirements, see the Graduate Student Handbook.

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Summary of the PhD Degree Requirements for the Horticulture Program Area

Summary of the
PhD Degree Requirements for the
Horticulture Program Area